CPU Burn-in Software, DOS Compatible

Does sotware for CPU burn-in that can run in DOS exist?

If so, what software?

Yes, there is such a thing. Years ago, I used to use a freeware app called "hot potato" that ran in DOS and calculated Pi until you told it to stop. I don't know if you could find it online, but I have a copy if you're interested.

Just so you know, yes you can do it but you'll probably only be able to stress one core of your CPU. (If you're using a dual/quad core processor in DOS)

Apple Killer said:

Yes, there is such a thing. Years ago, I used to use a freeware app called "hot potato" that ran in DOS and calculated Pi until you told it to stop. I don't know if you could find it online, but I have a copy if you're interested.

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Thanks.

I have found the Hot Potato program.

It may be found: http://files.aoaforums.com/I936-hotpotato.zip.html

It is unfortunate, however, that Hot Potato can only stress continuously no greater than 6.73792 hours.

Ben333 said:

Just so you know, yes you can do it but you'll probably only be able to stress one core of your CPU. (If you're using a dual/quad core processor in DOS)

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For newer computers (2003 and newer) I may boot to a heavily customized version of Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 on a CD-R and run Core Damage to stress the CPU.

For older computers, that methods seems to result in Core Damage crashing almost instantly on run.

I have not yet tried Prime 95 (or Prime95) on the Windows XP on CD-R.